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Ephraim Global Appoints Ivar Frandsen as Chief Administrative Officer
Ivar Frandsen to take over responsibilities from interim CAO, Ryo Iwadare. - November 14, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Industry Veteran Abby Cowart Selected as First-Ever Executive Director for Shareholder Services Association
Shareholder Services Association (SSA) today announced that Abby S. Cowart, an experienced veteran of the shareholder services and investor relations industries, has been named as the organization’s first-ever executive director. Patrick Burke, SSA president, explained that a renewed... - November 12, 2015 - Shareholder Services Association
Ephraim Global Hosts Blood Donation Initiative
Company organizes corporate initiative to support local blood banks in enhancing their reserves. - November 12, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Survey Shows Japanese Professionals Feel Compelled to Work Longer Hours
A recent study conducted by Ephraim Global revealed that up to 75% of Japanese employees consider that their working lives are affected by longer hours spent at the office. - November 08, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Fannin Innovation Studio Forms Molecular Therapeutics Company Exotect, LLC.
Researchers behind Exotect LLC have honed in on a novel molecular pathway that controls the overproduction of mucus during asthma attacks. More than 25 million people suffer with asthma, a chronic disease in which airways become inflamed, swell and produce excess mucus making it difficult to breathe. - November 07, 2015 - Fannin Partners, LLC
Ephraim Global: Concentrate on the Long Term Basics
Ephraim Global recommends focusing on the long-term fundamentals of the investment industry. - November 06, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Attends Autism Awareness Conference
Senior Vice President joins conference on reaching out and assisting unemployed individuals with autism. - November 04, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Launches Enhanced Frontier Markets Fund
Ephraim Global, the Tokyo-based asset management company, has announced today the launch of a new fund within its range of fixed income solutions, the Ephraim Global Enhanced Frontier Markets Fund. - November 01, 2015 - Ephraim Global
venVelo Announces Follow-on Investments in Three Florida Companies
venVelo announced today it had approved additional investments in three of its current portfolio companies, Spectrum Bridge, Vigilant Biosciences, and Zentila. - October 26, 2015 - venVelo LLC
Fannin Innovation Studio’s Atul Varadhachary Appointed to Jones Health Care Advisory Board
Diverse group of industry leaders to enhance Rice University’s Health Care Initiative. - October 24, 2015 - Fannin Partners, LLC
Anchor Capital Investment Ltd. (XETRA:ACP) Acquires a 50% Interest in Al Hamra Hotels and Resorts
Anchor Capital Investments Ltd (NSX: ACI) is pleased to announce it has acquired a 50% interest in Al Hamra Hotels and Resorts Ltd (Al Hamra Hotels). Al Hamra Hotels owns 97.4% of the shares in PT Alhamara Internasional which, in turn owns a chain of restaurants in Surabaya and on Lombuk Island in Indonesia. - October 24, 2015 - Anchor Capital Investments Ltd
Ephraim Global Adds Oswald Abbot to Its Multi Asset Team
Oswald Abbot to manage clients’ multi asset portfolios. - October 24, 2015 - Ephraim Global
First Look Equities Launches Its New Brand Alongside OTC Markets and RegA Plus
First Look Equities Summit Launches its Atlanta Chapter, with OTC Markets Leading the Charge and it was a huge success. - October 22, 2015 - First Look Equities
Anchor Capital Investments Ltd (NSX: ACI) Announces Subscription for 3,477,000 New CDI's in Nanopac Innovation Ltd.
Anchor Capital Investments Ltd (NSX: ACI) is pleased to announce to having subscribed for 3,477,000 new CDI’s in Nanopac Innovation Ltd. for a subscription price of US$1,738,500 to be paid by 28 November 2015. Nanopac is a Malaysian company, focused on solar technology, medical particle... - October 22, 2015 - Anchor Capital Investments Ltd
Anchor Capital Investment Ltd. (FSE:ACP) Has Started Designated Sponsoring, Focus on German Market, Plans Road Show in Frankfurt
Designated Sponsoring will ensure appropriate tight spread and trading margin as well as tradability in Xetra. This is to support a more active trading market maintained by the broker acting as Designated Sponsor. Anchor has undertaken this step to hopefully create more liquidity in the market and to thus offer its investors and shareholders better opportunities to purchase and sell shares. - October 22, 2015 - Anchor Capital Investments Ltd
Donating Without Objectives Can Leave Contributors Feeling Discontent Says Ephraim Global Report
Only 2 out of 10 donors have a clear set of objectives to guide their charitable giving. - October 22, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Pet Insurance Association Appoints Randy Valpy as President
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) recently elected a number of new positions, including Randy Valpy as the association’s new President, and Bill Horan, Chris Middleton, and incumbent Stephen Popovich as the association’s new executives. - October 21, 2015 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Ephraim Global Announces Development Team Portfolio Management Leadership Transition
Ephraim Global, the Tokyo-based asset management company, has announced today that decision making responsibilities on its Development team have been transferred entirely to head portfolio managers Koichi Itseburo and Sado Hayate. - October 21, 2015 - Ephraim Global
First Capital Advisors and Lowe Enterprises Investors Closed on the Sale of Tacoma Area Apartment Homes
FCA closes on second deal with Lowe Enterprises Investors with the purchase of Deer Creek Apartment Homes. - October 18, 2015 - First Capital Advisors
Ephraim Global CIO Discusses Frontier Markets at EG Emerging Markets Conference
Risk can be analyzed in a top-down fashion says Seth Mantell at Ephraim Global Emerging Markets Conference. - October 18, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Research Shows That Vacation Planning Takes Precedence Over Education and Retirement
According to a recent Ephraim Global study regarding the savings attitudes of its investors, 26% of the respondents replied that they allocate more time to planning a vacation as opposed to planning for retirement (22%) or the cost of education (19%). - October 16, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Announces Increase in New Investor Numbers
Ephraim Global reports that the number of new clients has surged despite the volatile conditions of the international markets. - October 14, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Kerstin Soderstrom Steps Down as Director of Human Resources at Ephraim Global
Corporate veteran hands over responsibilities after a sterling 9-year career. - October 11, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Introduces Retirement Revenue Fund Series
Ephraim Global, the Tokyo-based asset management company, had announced today the introduction of the Ephraim Global Retirement Revenue Fund series created to assist defined contribution participants progress from capital accumulation to spending during retirement. - October 07, 2015 - Ephraim Global
InvestUS to Fund Over 540 New Jobs in NM
InvestUS is the first EB-5 regional center to serve New Mexico in assisting businesses in attracting EB-5 investment to fund job creation. EB-5 is a 25 yr. old Immigration Investment Program that was just renewed by Congress on Wednesday. It allows foreigners seeking a US green card for themselves and their family to invest $500K in a US business to create at least 10 new permanent jobs. New Mexico has never participated in the program to date. But investUS filed its first deal on Wednesday. - October 03, 2015 - investUS llc
Ephraim Global PRS Survey Reveals That Younger Clients Are Willing to Work During Retirement
A new study from Ephraim Global reveals that an important percentage of clients between the ages of 25 to 55 (71%) are planning to work during their pension years, whether full time or part time, and mostly voluntarily, not out of financial considerations. - October 03, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Launches Two New Funds
Ephraim Global has announced today the launch of two new funds within its income solutions range which will complement currently existing strategies. - October 02, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Appoints Nathan Levesque as Director of International Research
Ephraim Global, the Tokyo-based asset management company, has announced today the appointment of Nathan Levesque as Director of International Research, effective September 28. - September 30, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Prolongs Record Date for Its Charitable Offerings Project
Ephraim Global, the Tokyo-based asset management company, has announced today it has prolonged the record date for its Charitable Offerings project to November 30, 2015 from September 30, 2015. - September 27, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Study Reveals Communication Impediments Between Couples and Their Consultants
According to an Ephraim Global study, financial consultants face significant communication issues which can lead to a deterioration of business relations when a life partner dies or a marriage ends among couples they are working on behalf of. - September 25, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Announces Funding to Broaden Children’s Food Program
Ephraim Global, the Tokyo-based asset management company, has announced an excess of $800,000 in contributions to food banks and humanitarian organizations across south and south-east Asia. - September 23, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Barra & Associates Giving Back Event in Conjunction with Feed My Starving Children
Employees at Barra & Associates, an Insurance and Financial Services firm, are pulling together to help fight children’s hunger. On October 9th, 2015, Barra will participate in the Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) Pack Event held at the permanent FMSC location in Schaumburg, IL. The... - September 21, 2015 - Barra & Associates, LLC
Affluent Couples Collaborate to Make Vital Financial Decisions, Says Ephraim Global Survey
According to a recent Ephraim Global survey, financially prosperous couples tend to cooperate more in matters that relate to retirement or other monetary issues than couples or families with an average household income. - September 19, 2015 - Ephraim Global
K1 Investment Management Realizes Investment in Community Investors, Inc.
K1 Investment Management (“K1”) announced today that it realized its investment in Community Investors, Inc. (“CII”), a leading provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to the residential real estate industry. CII offers cloud-based software providing community... - September 18, 2015 - K1 Investment Management
Ephraim Global Commences IT-Basics Individual Program
Ephraim Global, the Tokyo-based asset management company, has announced today the launch of its IT-Basics Individual Program, designed to offer aspiring IT graduates the opportunity to enhance their skills and work with one of the industry’s fastest growing enterprises. - September 18, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Research Reveals That Most Corporate Health Programs Are Inefficient
According to a recent Ephraim Global study, the relation between health and employee productivity is more apparent than ever though only a minute percentage of business leaders successfully implement effective health programs. - September 16, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Appoints Blake Cartwright as Principal Strategist of International Marketing Services
Ephraim Global has announced today the appointment of Blake Cartwright as the principal strategist of international marketing services. - September 11, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Meeting a Need in the Market: Robert Sires, CEO of Bay State Cable Ties, Announces New Cold-Weather Cable Ties, Effective in Sub-Zero Temps and Extended UV Exposure
Seeing a need in the market for all-weather cable ties, Bay State Cable Ties has introduced a new product, Frosty Ties, which offer superior performance in sub-zero temperatures. The BSCT team worked closely with DuPont and other suppliers, conducting research and numerous experiments, to create an all-weather plastic with added toughness and resistance to cracking in cold weather environments. Frosty Ties are effective in temperatures down to -20°c (-4°F) and have increased UV protection. - September 11, 2015 - Bay State Cable Ties
FCA Expands Multifamily Portfolio by Closing on Two Florida Apartment Complexes with ApexOne
First Capital Advisors, LLC (FCA) closed on the sale of Ashley Club and Arbor Club, both located in Pensacola, Fla., with joint-venture partner ApexOne Investment Partners. “We are very excited to enter the Florida multifamily market as it has long been a target market for us,” said... - September 10, 2015 - First Capital Advisors
FCA Closed on the Sale of Philadelphia Area Apartments with Lowe Enterprises
First Capital Advisors, LLC (FCA) purchased Silk Factory Lofts in Lansdale, Penn., located just north of Philadelphia, with joint-venture partner Lowe Enterprises Investors. “We are thrilled to be able to diversify our portfolio by not only adding our first property located in the northeast,... - September 08, 2015 - First Capital Advisors
BMaD for Charity - Buy Me A Drink App Puts Its Tech at the Service of Mercy Relief
Buy Me A Drink App initiates new technology to bring parties together in the spirit of Charity. - September 04, 2015 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd
Pet Insurance Really Does Pay: North America’s Most Common Medical Conditions
Each September, the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) celebrates Pet Health Insurance month, educating pet owners about the importance of insurance and how it works and its benefits. This year, the organization is marking the month by releasing a new report which illustrates the most common medical conditions for cats and dogs – as claimed by pet insurance policyholders in 2014. - September 03, 2015 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Investor Robert Sires Announces Investment in Startup Venture Locker Room Talk®; Discusses Criteria for Investing
Investor Robert Sires announces $150,000 investment in startup web-based company Locker Room Talk, a website where college athletes and alumni can review and rate their college coaches. High school students use the info to evaluate the right program for them. Robert Sires also discusses his criteria for investments: primarily US-based companies, must have strategy for being profitable and be able to explain it quickly, and must have strong management team. - August 28, 2015 - Bay State Cable Ties
Southbridge Wealth Management to Attend the Annual Global Finance Conference
Southbridge Wealth Management announces its participation in the upcoming Annual Global Commodities Finance Conference, to be held in Chicago, Illinois in September 2015. - August 21, 2015 - SouthBridge Wealth Management
World Long-Drive Champion Tim Burke Joins VisionQuest Wealth Management
VisionQuest Wealth Management announced today that Tim Burke has joined the firm as Managing Director of service activities in Orlando, Florida. - August 18, 2015 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
A-Level Results: Record Numbers Head to University
A record number of students are expected to head to university this year after more than 409,000 were accepted on to courses with their A-level results. With more students than ever passing their A-levels and no caps on Universities accepting students, the demand for Student Housing has been pushed to new heights. Aspen Woolf joins their many Student Property Investors in hailing this year’s A-Level results as demand for accommodation grows even higher this year. - August 15, 2015 - Aspen Woolf
Van Ecker/Couder & Associates Announce New Appointments of TEG
The Board of Van Ecker/Couder & Associates (VECA) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to the VECA Technical Expert Group (TEG). - August 14, 2015 - Van Ecker Couder Associates
Market Square IP Appoints Dr. William Rosenberg as Senior Advisor
Market Square IP Ltd., a leading player in the market for monetizing patent assets that have been slated to be abandoned, announced today that Dr. William Rosenberg has joined the company as a Senior Advisor focused on the Market Square IP offering to Technology Transfer Organizations (TTOs) and other strategic business areas. - August 13, 2015 - Market Square IP
St. Louis Financial Company Changes Name
New name launches firm into the next generation. - August 06, 2015 - Detalus
Buy Me a Drink is Now Available for Android
Buy Me A Drink App for Android has finally arrived with groundbreaking upgrades. The app has experienced exponential growth and is now the first in Asia Pacific to incorporate Braintree payment system. - July 31, 2015 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd